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The history of the polo shirt adoption in the West streches back to India in the 1850s. British soldiers stationed<\/span> in Manipur, India, witnessed polo players wearing long-sleeved, cotton knit shirts during their matches. The shirts were lightweight and breathable and the stretch in the fabrics made them perfect for outdoor activities, and the collars were pinned down so they wouldn\u2019t flap around as the players moved (which eventually gave rise to the \u201cButton<\/span> Down Polo\u201d). The soldiers adopted the shirts for their own purposes and brought them back to the U.K.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is believed that John E. Brooks, the founder of Brooks Brothers, initially introduced the style to the U.S. after a trip to London in the 1890s. The style gained popularity among tennis players and other athletes in the 1930s after tennis player Ren\u00e9 Lacoste began selling<\/span> \u201cLacoste\u201d branded polo shirts with a crocodile emblazoned on them. The polo continued to make its way into mainstream fashion over the years, and the world-wide recognition of its preppy, sporty style today is thanks in large part to Ralph Lauren and his branded<\/span> \u201cPolo Ralph Lauren\u201d shirts, which launched in 1967.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Today polos are worn in both sport and casual situations. The materials from which they are made vary widely, from synthetic performance blends to recycled wood pulps like Refibra\u2122, though they are all generally stretchy and knit in structure. The ideal polo shirt fit is fairly consistent across the board\u2014relaxed but not too slim to allow for comfort and movement. To learn how to create your perfect polo shirt fit, click the following link: How to Achieve the Perfect Polo Shirt Fit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a suave deeper dive into the polo, check out this longer article from The Rake Magazine<\/a>. Proper Cloth offers a range of polos, from knits to linen blends, and long-sleeve varieties for colder months. You can also create a custom size and make customizations to specific details. Putting a personal touch on this already-easy-to-pair garment makes it a wardrobe staple. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The history of the polo shirt adoption in the West streches back to India in the 1850s. British soldiers stationed in Manipur, India, witnessed polo players wearing long-sleeved, cotton knit shirts during their matches. 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